US Bridges

New Street over Still River

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 200 Feet East of SR 800 · Structure no. 05136

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Street over Still River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying New Street over Still River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,605 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Street
CrossesStill River
Location200 Feet East of SR 800
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.91082, -73.06524
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2024)
Projected traffic1,605 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Street over Still River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Street over Still River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does New Street over Still River carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is New Street over Still River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns New Street over Still River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.